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Norton Free Church of England Primary School
Matthews Lane, Norton, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S8 8JS, Sheffield
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
78.0 / 100
Top 22%
Better than 78% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
214
Capacity
210
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
102%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this primary school demonstrates strong academic performance, particularly in Key Stage 2, where 78% of students meet expected standards in reading, writing, and mathematics, placing it in the top 17% nationally. While the percentage of students achieving the higher standard is relatively low at 3%, the overall satisfaction and support from parents contribute positively to the school environment. The school's LocaleIQ score of 78.0 indicates it performs better than 78% of schools, highlighting its strengths in the local education landscape.
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Last inspected: 7 June 2023Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 78% | Top 17% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 3% | Bottom 25% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British82.7%
White Other6.1%
Mixed W+B Carib.4.2%
Mixed W+B African2.3%
Black Caribbean1.4%
Mixed W+Asian0.9%
Black Other0.9%
Mixed Other0.5%
Asian Indian0.5%
Asian Pakistani0.5%
Location
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53.33700, -1.45851 · S8 8JS
School details
Local authoritySheffield
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
URN107106
School typeVoluntary controlled school
Websitewww.nortonfree.org.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Norton Free Church of England Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Norton Free Church of England Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 7 June 2023.
Is Norton Free Church of England Primary School a good school?
Norton Free Church of England Primary School scores 78.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 22% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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